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Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 07-12-2016, 18:13
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Re: Connecting 50hz Italian boat to 60hz US power

Any marina frequented by American boats will have 50A 120/240V shore power available in their larger slips so connectivity should not be a problem. What you need to find out is whether or not your...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 02-12-2016, 18:31
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Re: Connecting 50hz Italian boat to 60hz US power

The fridges run on dc, ac or both? What does the nameplate say about multi voltage/frequency compatibility?
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 02-12-2016, 04:08
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Posted By boatbod
Re: Connecting 50hz Italian boat to 60hz US power

Roverhi, I was suggesting the OP connect to 240v service, which is mostly compatible as far as voltage is concerned. There are other issues to consider (namely polarization and grounding), most of...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 01-12-2016, 17:44
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Posted By boatbod
Re: Connecting 50hz Italian boat to 60hz US power

Probably you can, but you'll want to use a 50A 120/240V shore service and just wire the boat's two current carrying conductors to the two hot legs of the shore connector.
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